LEARN/CREATE (MT)

NOTE: When the Idaho Legislature is in session, programming on the Learn/Create and World channels may be pre-empted for live coverage from the House and Senate floors.

2:30 pm

Unfinished Nation"He Brought The People with Him"
The controversial presidency of John Quincy Adams. Changing party politics ushers in "Age of Jackson." Struggles between the establishment and the Washington outsider. South Carolina's Nullification challenge, and Jackson's response.G

3:00 pm

Biography of America, A"New System of Government"
After the War for Independence, the struggle for a new system of government begins. Professor Maier looks at the creation of the Constitution of the United States. The Republic survives a series of threats to its union, and the program ends with the deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson on the Fourth of July, 1826. D

3:30 pm

Biography of America, A"Westward Expansion"
At the dawn of the nineteenth century, the size of the United States doubles with the Louisiana Purchase. The Appalachians are no longer the barrier to American migration west; the Mississippi River becomes the country's central artery; and Jefferson's vision of an Empire of Liberty begins to take shape. American historian Stephen Ambrose joins Professors Maier and Miller in examining the consequences of the Louisiana Purchase -- for the North, the South, and the history of the country. D

4:00 pm

Curiosity Quest"Movie Animatronics"
Join Joel on this life-like quest as he tours the Garner Holt Productions facility where movie animatronics are made. Get a sneak-peak into all the hard-work that goes into making creatures come to life. D

4:30 pm

Biz Kid$"Wheel of Misfortune"
Find out how to avoid common money mistakes and learn the importance of following a financial plan. Explore both short- and long-term goals.G

5:00 pm

The Electric Company"Fromage Here to Eternity"
Lisa is chosen to write a story on Skeleckian cheese-making for the school paper, but Annie is determined to scoop her. D

5:30 pm

Cyberchase"The Fairy Borg Father"
Delete is having a bad day. Hacker yelled at him and Buzz made fun of his first-ever invention, a "Bunny-Copter." When he wishes things were better, Delete discovers he has a Fairy Borg Father named Zanko, who appears and grants him nine wishes. D

Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen"Autumn Desserts"
Bridget reveals the secrets to the ultimate Apple Dumplings. Then, Adam reveals his top picks for cake carriers. Next, Chris learns about the best apple varieties for baking at Saratoga Orchards. D

7:00 pm

Barbecue University with Steven Raichlen"Grilling with Wood"
Steve tells how to select the proper woods for grilling and matching them to the menu. He demonstrates how to build the fire to prepare veal chops.G

This Old House"Barrington Project, Part 7 of 10"
On a rainy day in Barrington, builder Andy Tiplady shows host Kevin O'Connor how he's replaced the old cracked asphalt with new concrete pavers in the driveway. Master carpenter Norm Abram visits a custom cabinet shop in Smithfield, Rhode Island to see how they are using high-end cherry veneers for the project to make a kitchen with true character. Back in Barrington, installer Rick Jutras hangs the last of the wall cabinets and scribes the refrigerator panel to fit the space. D

Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen"Autumn Desserts"
Bridget reveals the secrets to the ultimate Apple Dumplings. Then, Adam reveals his top picks for cake carriers. Next, Chris learns about the best apple varieties for baking at Saratoga Orchards. D

Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co.: Our Food Heritage"France: The Ursulines"
Chef Folse explores the contributions of Louisiana's unlikely pioneers: the missionaries, priests and nuns. Sister Joan Marie Aycock introduces us to a bit of Louisiana's early "morality" and the contributions of the Ursuline nuns. Chef Folse visits with Tommy Adkins as he demonstrates French bread making on the Louisiana frontier. D